As the U.S. Supreme Court begins its new term, significant cases are poised to shape the legal landscape, particularly in Tennessee, where a ban on sex-transition treatments for minors has garnered national attention. With the presidential election looming in November, the implications of these rulings may reach far beyond state borders, affecting the broader discourse on LGBTQ rights and health care access across the country. The case, U.S. v. Skrmetti, challenges Tennessee’s law that prohibits health care providers from prescribing puberty blockers or hormone treatments to minors experiencing gender dysphoria. This law, enacted in March 2023, has faced scrutiny for…